How Long After a Hysterectomy is It Safe to Get a Mommy Makeover?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Would it be more than 8 weeks between procedures? Is it safe to have a scheduled hysterectomy and mommy makeover performed at the same time?

9 answers to How Long After a Hysterectomy is It Safe to Get a Mommy Makeover?

Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy Together?

Thank you for the question. Assuming you are in good health and medically “cleared” for a longer procedure than these two procedures can be safely done at the same time. I would personally not do more than these two ( for example no additional breast surgery) at the same time. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Combining a mommy makeover and hysterectomy

Combining a hysterectomy with an abdominoplasty is safe and frequent procedure. If however, you wish to add breast surgery such as a breast lift or breast augment, it might be best to wait and do the breast surgery a few months after the abdominal surgery. Too much surgery at one time will increase your risk of complications. Also doing the procedures separately might save you some money since the breast surgery can be done in an out-patient facility.

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover and hysterectomy

The most common aesthetic procedure that is performed at the same time as a hysterectomy is an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) If the patient is deemed by the plastic surgeon, to be a good candidate from a health and safety standpoint. These two procedures can be combined effectively. If the procedures are to be done separately, I would suggest waiting several months between the hysterectomy and the abdominoplasty.

Sean A. Simon, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Hysterectomy and mommy makeover

That would depend on what your definition of mommy makeover is and what type of hysterectomy you have. I think most plastic surgeons would be willing to do a tummy tuck at the same operation as a hysterectomy. I don't think most plastic surgeons would be willing to place breast implants at the same time as a hysterectomy. I for one would be worried about infecting the implant. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover and Hysterectomy

If you are in good health, I would usually perform your mommy makeover at the same time as your hysterectomy. This creates only one recovery period and may reduce hospital fees as insurance usually will pay for your time in the hospital. Coordination is important between your surgeons and total operating time would be a factor in making the final decision

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover

Do the Hysterectom and abdominoplasty together. The second procedures are cleaner less infection, Do the beast may be liposuction if you need it.Each surgery 6-8 weeks apart or when you are physicaly and psychlogicaly ready. Choose your surgeons carefully. Patient safety comes first.Not necessarly the fastest that can do all in one cession, regardless of results and patient safety.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover combined with multiple other procedures

A mommy makeover usually takes four to five hours. A hysterectomy usually takes 2 hours or more. I have done many tummy tucks with a hysterectomy without problem. I have not done a mommy makeover with a hysterectomy because I do not want the entire procedure to be over five to five and a half total hours. You could do the tummy with your hysterectomy and do the breast surgery later. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Safer to Stage Procedures

A mommy makeover generally includes, at a minimum, a tummy tuck and breast augmentation/lift. I understands the benefits of one anesthetic and recovery, but when you add the complexity and risks of the procedures together, I believe the risks outweigh the benefits. These risks include, infection, bleeding, and blood clots. Just because they can be done together does not mean they should be. Safety first! Eight weeks between procedures would be more than enough.... more

Brian Klink, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Timing of hysterectomy with mommy makeover

It is safe to combine hyterectomy with mommy makeover at the same time. As long as you are healthy and your plastic surgeon and OB/Gyn can coordinate the time together, you can get both surgery at the same time. This way, you can have one recovery instead of two. If you cannot get hyterectomy and mommy makeover coordinated at the same time, you can get the hysterectomy first, then mommy makeover. Depending on what type of hysterectomy you receive (open, abdominal... more